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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gareth Johnson (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 28 June 2017 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Leaving the EU: Border

Question

Northern Ireland is as much part of the United Kingdom as Dartford, but does the Minister agree that, given Northern Ireland’s unique situation, it is essential that there is a frictionless border between it and the Republic, without ever compromising the security of the whole of the United Kingdom?

Answer

Yes, I do agree. We all want to see people and goods moving as freely as possible across the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, in the service of a strong economy for those who need it.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
626 c583 
Session
2017-19
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Borders Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Common travel area Brexit
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk